Historic Charm, Modern Luxury!
Enjoy the Testimonials below or our Google Reviews list from our guests about their stay at our historical Bed and Breakfast home.  We are grateful to our past guests and love to share their experiences with you. 

We look forward to hosting you soon to experience timeless hospitality!
Beautiful bed and breakfast! Setting is wonderful and the owner is a true charm! It is in downtown historic Madison In and the home is just beautiful with all the beauty of old history and the convenience of modern day. Take time to check in I promise you will love it!
Debbie H.
The room was nice and clean. Breakfast both mornings was great. The table was set up really nice. I would definitely stay there again!
David C.
Beautiful home! Beautiful hostess! We loved our stay and hope to be back again soon!
Sarah H.
My wife won an overnight stay from the Visit Indiana web site. The Inn had 3 rooms; each with its own bathroom. One room even had a claw-foot tub. The Inn was old, yet modern. It had furniture and papered walls that gave it its appeal. Breakfast was a candlelight meal with fresh fruit, homemade macadamia nut French toast, bacon, freshly made pastry, juice, and coffee. The host was very pleasant and accommodating. We will go back again. Madison is full of quaint antique/collectable shops; and the river walk is beautifully landscaped. A jet boat ride is available for those a bit daring. The area has several festivals and is visited a few times a year by an old -fashioned riverboat
William K
This vintage B & B is located in the charming town of Madison, Indiana. Our breaths were taking away as we drove down the Main Street. It was like a step back in time. A warm greeting from the host awaited us as we entered the beautiful Inn. We chose Glenn Ellyn room. It had a cute little balcony with soft cushioned patio furniture. The balcony was a little noisy due to road construction and some road sounds but the room was quiet. The room was nicely furnished with a small, well thought out bath. Loved the fabulous breakfast we lucked out and peaches were in season. They were mixed with several other fruit and served in a compote along with fresh homemade blueberry muffins. Main course was fancy pancakes with bacon. We enjoyed the location for exploring the historic streets.
Gonevandy
We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Madison and the Iron Gate Inn was a great place to stay. The host greeted us in the morning with her featured macadamia nut French toast, preceded by a large serving of fresh fruit. The location is on Main Street, close to the main town, but not too congested. A great place to overnight in Madison!
Ben B
My husband and I made our first visit to the quaint town of Madison for an overnight getaway. We stayed at the Iron Gate and were thrilled with the choice. We have stayed in 2 other B & B's in other areas, and this one tops our list. The decor was wonderful without being overwhelming and the owner made us feel completely at home. Every need was taken care of and the breakfast was beautiful and tasty. This home has beautiful architecture (Federalist style built in 1840) and everything was expertly redone--elegant with all the modern conveniences. We stayed in the St. Charles room with a very comfortable king size 4 poster bed.
Hooiser 5599
This was a great experience staying in Madison. The owner was an awesome hostess and helped us find some local treasures in this river town. The decor was tasteful and the breakfast both days was excellent. There was a small area area upstairs outside the 3 rooms where you could grab a water from a small fridge or use the Kuerig -setup with coffee or tea.
Jason T.
What a delightful and much needed getaway. We deeply enjoyed our stay, especially in the beautifully decorated Secret Garden room. Your hospitality was amazing, especially noting your growing ties to the community. We love what you've done and where you are taking the place. We will be back!!! This was truly charming. Thanks XOXO.
Gina H.
What a lovely few days here in Madison hiking and exploring. This beautiful home was such a perfect refuge at the end of the day. We so appreciated your warmth and kind service, wonderful breakfasts, and great conversation. Enjoy your stay here as well! We hope to see you again.
Susan K.
Thank you so much for the wonderful stay in Madison! We can't wait for our next visit!
Mariah D.
Your lovely Inn was the perfect place for a relaxing and quiet stay. This home is beautiful and our room was cozy and quaint. We absolutely loved our stay here. We hope to make Madison Indiana a permanent stop for years to come. Thank you for sharing your home with us!
Patrick O.
We had a great weekend at your Inn. The hiking at Clifty was wonderful. Enjoyed food and entertainment at Red & Madpaddle. We will be back! Thanks for the hospitality. So convenient for a short getaway from Cincinnati.
Laura R.
We had a really nice visit to Madison and even though we had no reservations(and only stayed one night) Maria and Gordy went out of their way to make us welcome at the Iron Gate.
Maria C.
We really enjoyed our stay at the Iron Gate. What a lovely home. We were so comfortable here. We really enjoyed visiting with the both of you! What a joy to fellowship with other Christians. May God Bless you in this new adventure of hosting this B&B.
Josolyn & Tom C.
Wonderful place and stay! We loved the warm welcome, all the dining and activity suggestions, and the small touches in the room. The towels are also amazingly soft. Perfect place for a little weekend get way. We hope to be back soon!
Valerie and Michael B.
What a lovely few days here in Madison hiking and exploring. This beautiful home was such a perfect refuge at the end of the day. We so appreciated your warmth, kind service, wonderful breakfasts, and great conversation. Enjoy your stay her as well. We hope to see you again.
Susan & Allen K.
Thank you for making our first stay in a Bed & Breakfast an amazing experience. We loved our mini getaway! We will definitely be coming back again sometime!
Allynson & Jordan
Thank you Maria and Gordie for making our first stay such an amazing stay. We will be back to see you!
Mark & Debbie
We had a wonderful stay here. Gordie and Maria are lovely people and were very hospitable. She made a delicious breakfast - we enjoyed it very much. We also had the pleasure of meeting Amy and Chad - the new owners. Had a nice chat with Amy who seems very nice. The room was very clean and comfortable. Gordie and Maria went out of their way to make sure we had everything we needed. Thank you so much for everything. It was a lovely experience. I would definitely recommend!!
Karen G.
Thanks for sharing your delightful Inn with us.
Mike & Bonnie.
Oh such a town to preserve and honor the architecture and history - thank you Madison, Indiana! This house is a beautiful example of that. Heartfelt thank you for the hospitality.
Jim & Janie.
Toni and I love Madison and enjoyed our stay here. We love old homes and this is a jewel. We will see you folks again!
Dave & Toni.
Lovely room. A welcome respite from the usual hotel. The gardens are beautiful! The breakfast was wonderful and we enjoyed visiting with Maria and Gordie. We hope to return.
Jan & Roger
Wonderful B&B. Great historic home and fabulous service and accommodations. Madison has a tremendous sense of its past & great civic pride. So glad we happened upon your little gem of a community. Hope to see you again. Thank you! Blessings and hugs.
Steve & Ann W.
Thank you Maria and Gordie for a wonderful stay. Love the history. See you for homecoming!
Nancy & Wade C.
Can't wait to come back! What a lovely inn and wonderful breakfasts. Thank you Gordie and Maria for your generous hospitality.
Sally & Steve S.
Thank you. The Inn is beautiful. We loved our private porch. Perfect for a mother/daughter get away.
Sherri M.
Maria and Gordie made us feel at home.  Breakfast was over the top and very healthy.  Thank you for your hospitality.  
Holly L.
What a fantastic experience. Out 1st bed and breakfast which couldn't be more perfect. Thank you Amy and Chad for being great hosts. The food was amazing. Definitely coming back!
Dan & Carolyn M.
Thank you for the wonderful experience.  We are looking forward to many more Ribberfest weekends.
Brian & Diane B.
Great to meet you both.  You made us feel so welcome.  Old friends already!  Breakfasts were delicious.  See you next year!
Teresa & Kevin L.
Beautiful home. Wonderful stay! Thank you so much Maria and Gordie for your warm greeting and for being such sweet hosts. Breakfast was lovely & everything tasted amazing! Had such a great time on the porch with our friends. Entire stay was a blessing!
Lee & Cindy M.
Another wonderful stay at the Iron Gate!  We stayed last year and were fortunate enough to the be the first guests introduced to the new owners - Chad & Amy.  Well they made a fantastic choice in choosing the hosting couple Maria & Gordie!  What a wonderful couple!  We were also blessed with other wonderful guests, all their first stays here.  Breakfasts were very enjoyable.  We shall return and enjoy more time in the beautiful B&B and town.
Stan & Kay R.
We had a wonderful stay and the breakfast was really delicious.  Kudos for the excellent coffee too (Gordie!).  Loved the company of the other guests.  We will be back!
Mark & Carrie C.
Thanks so much for a wonderful stay.  This was our first B&B and it exceeded our expectations.  We felt so welcomed and comfortable and really loved the social time with the other guests.  As parents of 3 boys, getting a night away is a luxury and we are so happy to have chosen the Iron Gate Inn.
Clint & Kristen N.
We enjoyed our stay very much! All the restaurant recommendations were extremely helpful. Breakfast made us feel like royalty! We will definitely recommend the Iron Gate to anyone wanting to visit the area. Maria and Gordie are the sweetest couple and we thoroughly enjoyed chatting with them. Thank you for helping make this such a beautiful and relaxing experience!
Tanner & Shelby K.
We had a great time. A much needed relaxing trip. We received such a warm welcoming. It felt like being welcomed into someone's home and not a business. Downtown Madison was so enjoyable, loved being able to walk almost everywhere. All the locals we met were just as friendly. We will definitely be back to visit. Thank you for making our anniversary special!
Randee L.
My room Glen Ellyn was beautiful with all the lovely touches of an era gone by. Best of all was the porch attached where I shared with my friend Peg, good friends, wine, and such as a place as this. Maria and Gordie are really nice hosts and made my stay even more relaxing.
Francesca A,
Gordie and Maria - thank you for your hospitality and all the great information about Madison. We had a great time and we hope to come back and visit again. We didn't have enough time to do everything we wanted. Very beautiful home and lovely breakfast.
Christian G.
Thank you for the wonderful stay. So impressed with all of the features you have updated! Love the list of places to eat, events, etc. So quiet and of course well kept. Thank you for a pleasant stay Maria and Gordie.
Carole D.
Thank you for an amazing stay! Breakfast was amazing and good. We loved the beautiful downtown businesses and buildings. We will be back for sure to enjoy your lovely home and town.
DeAnna S.
Thank you both for the restful stay. Would love to live here in this beautiful house but not clean it! Your both good hosts too. Hope to see you in the spring when the flowers are in bloom if God willing.
Diana D.
What a great little getaway. The garden room was perfect. Dinner at Rivertown Grill was excellent. Breakfast was delicious. However, my favorite part was visiting with Gordie and Maria. Such a fun couple to visit with! Hope to be back in the spring to see the flower garden in bloom.
Mary Beth S.
Charles and I enjoyed going back in time.... Here at the "Iron Gate Inn". Thanks Maria and Gordie for your "Southern" hospitality and the delicious breakfast! We will be back to see you both!
Charles B.
Thank you again for a wonderful B&B experience! We have truly enjoyed our stay in the beautiful Iron Gate Inn. Breakfast was outstanding and the conversation was even better! The Staley's will definitely make it back so that we can stay in a new room :) Have fun in your adventures.
Steve S.
My sister and I found this place spur of the moment after our flight to Las Vegas was cancelled through the airline the day we were due to fly out. But we consider ourselves luck because Iron Gate had one room still available so we traveled here to Madison and we've had a lovely time in this quaint little town! Melody goes above and beyond to accommodate she's so sweet. I'd love to return.
Kyley E